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The Dalmore
has unveiled the fourth annual instalment in their
Vintage Collection, The 2024 Vintage
releases are The Dalmore 18 Year
Old Vintage 2006 and The Dalmore 15 Year
Old Vintage 2009, each is non chill filtered,
naturally coloured and bottled at what
should be a flavoursome strength.
The Dalmore
Highland Single Malt Whisky has
introduced the next annual instalment of
their limited release Vintage
Collection, The Dalmore Vintage
Collection 2024 features two whiskies:
The Dalmore Vintage 2009 and The Dalmore
Vintage 2006.
The annual Vintage Collection celebrates
The Dalmore’s enduring tradition of
hand-selecting and crafting whiskies of
remarkable character, a practice upheld
by Dalmore’s whisky makers for over 50
years. Each November, these masters
assess casks in the distillery’s Alness
warehouses, taking advantage of the
cooler autumn months, which allow the
spirit to fully reveal its character
after the summer warmth. Only a select
few casks that meet The Dalmore’s
highest standards for quality and style
are chosen for the upcoming Vintage
Collection release, featuring whiskies
that are 15 and 18 years old.
Each whisky in The Dalmore Vintage
Collection highlights unique elements of
The Dalmore’s signature style. For 2024,
the collection explores rich,
dessert-like flavours:
The Dalmore
Vintage 2009 15 Year Old bottled at
48.9% ABV, is said to reveal notes of
dark plum, cracked black pepper, and a
hint of Manuka honey on the nose, with a
palate of morello cherries, dates,
candied Seville orange, fresh figs, and
light cacao. The finish brings layers of
rich plum, moist ginger cake, roasted
chestnut, and delicate wood spice.
Crafted through initial maturation in
American white oak ex-bourbon barrels,
both whiskies undergo a refined dual
finish in Matusalem Sherry casks and 10
year old Tawny Port pipes. These
exceptional casks, sourced exclusively
from esteemed winemakers González Byass
and Graham’s Port, enhance The Dalmore’s
spirit, exemplifying the unique
partnerships that also feature in The
Dalmore’s Cask Curation Series.
The Dalmore Vintage 2006 18 Year
Old single malt whisky bottled at 47.2%
ABV, it is said to offer an inviting
aroma of Sherry-soaked raisins, roasted
figs, cedar wood, and honey. On the
palate, notes of dark fruit merge with
hints of liquorice and cacao, evolving
into layers of bergamot and blood
orange. The finish is long and complex,
with lingering antique Sherry notes
showcasing rich berries, liquorice,
cassia bark, and dark chocolate.
This whisky began its journey in
American white oak ex-bourbon barrels
before a refined finish in rare, aged
Matusalem and Amoroso Sherry casks,
carefully selected to enhance its depth
and character.
The Dalmore Vintage 2009 and The Dalmore
Vintage 2006 are exclusive,
limited-edition releases, bottled at
specific strengths chosen by The Dalmore
whisky makers. Each whisky is non
chill-filtered, presented in its natural
colour to honour the purity of the
spirit.
The Vintage Collection is elegantly
packaged in powder blue, a shade
inspired by the autumn season at the
distillery, when The Dalmore whisky
makers select each vintage. The
packaging features a sophisticated
geometric design, accented with a
striking silver detail at the base. Both
the bottle and carton proudly display
the vintage year in silver and bear the
iconic 12-point Royal Stag, symbolizing
The Dalmore’s royal heritage and
renowned status worldwide.
The Dalmore Vintage 2009 15 Year Old has
a RRP of £173 and you will need to dig a
little deeper in your pocket to taste
The Dalmore Vintage 2006 18 Year Old it
has a RRP of £403, they will both be
available from November from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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